Fix the shutters. Even though they're fixed in place, they should be large enough (particularly on the lower right) to cover the windows. As it stands, it looks fake.

Honestly the only thing in my mind that would enhance this exterior would be to lose the shutters. It does not need any other enhancements. Better landscaping would not hurt either.

Remove the shutters. Your window style doesn't suit them.

The shrubs clipped into a ball shape are unattractive. You may just be able to let some of them grow to a more attractive natural shape, and use them in a new landscaping plan that includes some ground covers and blooming plants.

Hard to see from your one picture but the steps seem to be a colour that doesn't complement your brick and stone. A few more closer up pictures would be helpful.

What color planter pots would you go with to left and right of front door? Would you take Juliet balcony down? Stain front door different color? Anything better I could change to the railing?

Here are some more photos!

How much money do you have?

I love the Juliette balcony & was thinking railing planters filled with flowers would be so pretty on it. I agree with @partim - let the shrubs grow to a more natural shape & add some flowering shrubs. the overall look is formal & imposing. It’s a beautiful home & natural shaped shrubs & some bloomers would make it so much softer & welcoming. As for entry pots I think a couple of dramtic black pots added to the white ones & all of them filled with more dramatic & some taller plants would be eye catching. Don’t know your locale or orientation sun wise of entry so no suggestions.. Visit a nursery & copy their planters.

I would also use larger house numbers. Yours look too small in relation to the size of your house.

Let’s pretend there is no budget!

@KW - what do you mean by railing planters? About to Google! Thank you for this wonderful feedback. I love reading everyone’s suggestions.

@kw you mean at the top for rail planters!? I love that idea too!

@Jaclyn Davis yes, exactly - at the top of railing planters! there are so many kinds out ther to fit all kinds of railings. And there are kinds that don’t drip water out the bottom in case that woud be a problem.

Would a swing be nice? On the left? There is room believe it or not

@Jaclyn Davis - How about a couple of high back rocking chairs instead? Same kind of comfort but a better vibe for your style house. I’m seeing high back Nantucket type. Rockers would be more versatile too.

@Jaclyn Davis like this Nantucket Rockers

I think changing the landscape will make a huge difference. It's all way too groomed. Needs to be more natural, different colors mixed in and some ground covering flowers. Will try to find photo of what I mean. Otherwise front porch is beautiful without more clutter.

The existing white pots seem too light, wide and short to me.
I would remove all potted plants on the porch and replace them with two tall (2-3 ft tall) black urns with pretty topiaries that comes to a foot or so below the lanterns.

Lose the shutters.

I like the haint blue on the porch ceiling.

I think you could just full in with some more variety in landscaping, including flowering bushes and perennials. Use natural mulch not dyed.

It doesn't need much. It is a very attractive house. Good luck!

Can't believe I am saying this but what about cutting down the tall evergreen in the front yard? While you have a very attractive house , that tree really blocks the view of it from the street. Maybe it looks different from another angle but the pic you posted, the tree does your house no favors.

I second flowers on the railing, esp at the balcony

I would take the shutters off. They do not work with the house because they look fake.

I'd paint all the trim the color of the shutters or something similar.

I'd redo the landscaping.

I'd remove the Juliet balcony.